Shy Yellow Tang

I just got my 1st yellow tang.....it's about 2.5 inches. It spends most of it time flitting/hiding behind the rock. I didn't think tangs were shy, although each fish is different. I only have 2 clowns, a mandrine, and a 1 inch sailfin tang. Both tangs are hiding in back. It's been a week now. What's up? :notsure:

Originally Posted by Rykna
I just got my 1st yellow tang.....it's about 2.5 inches. It spends most of it time flitting/hiding behind the rock. I didn't think tangs were shy, although each fish is different. I only have 2 clowns, a mandrine, and a 1 inch sailfin tang. Both tangs are hiding in back. It's been a week now. What's up? :notsure:
That is USUAL behaviour with Hippo tangs but not with yellows as the yellows are more bold and agressive, but like you said all fish are different and have different attitudes, my hippo is now really agressive and rarely hides but when i first got him he hid for like 10days, I am more than sure once your yellow becomes a little more familiar with its surroundings they both will come out! They are eating well i hope though!

Originally Posted by Rykna
I just got my 1st yellow tang.....it's about 2.5 inches. It spends most of it time flitting/hiding behind the rock. I didn't think tangs were shy, although each fish is different. I only have 2 clowns, a mandrine, and a 1 inch sailfin tang. Both tangs are hiding in back. It's been a week now. What's up? :notsure:
What size is your tank?